Even at an outside temperature of 60 degrees, your car’s inside temperature can reach 110 degrees.

A child dies when their body temperature reaches 107 degrees.

Warning signs of heatstroke:

Red, hot, and moist or dry skin

No sweating

Strong, rapid pulse or a slow, weak pulse

Nausea

Confusion or strange behavior

Prevent Child Heatstroke
in Cars

Even great parents can forget a child in the back seat, and caregivers who aren't used to driving kids are especially likely to forget. A change in a caregiver’s normal routine is another risk factor. Unfortunately, heatstroke is one of the leading causes of death among children. Be sure to follow these three important rules to prevent child heatstroke in your car:

Never Leave a Child Alone in a Car

It’s never OK to leave a child alone in a car, even for a few minutes, and even if the car is on.

Opening windows will not prevent heatstroke.

Heatstroke happens even on cloudy days and in outside temperatures below 70 degrees.

Don’t let kids play in an unattended vehicle.

Look Before You Lock

Always check the back seats of your vehicle before your lock it and walk away.

Keep a stuffed animal or other memento in your child’s car seat when it’s empty, and move it to the front seat as a visual reminder when your child is in the back seat.